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The Citizen, 1994-11-30, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1994. F arm Brussels Livestock report Cows trade higher, average $45 to $60 Locals win big at Royal Sales at Brussels Livestock For the week ending Nov. 25 were: fed cattle, 704; cows, 363; veal calves, 163; sheep and goats, 101; Stockers, 1,851; and pigs, light run. The market at Brussels Livestock saw all classes of cattle selling $2 higher. Cows were trading $2 higher. Thursday saw veal and lambs selling on a strong active trade. Friday had Stockers selling steady. There were 545 steers on offer selling from $90 to $96 to the high of $107. Twenty-one steers consigned by Jim Howatt, Londesborough, averaging 1,375 lbs. sold for an average of $100.54 with sale to $106. Twenty-one steers consigned by Glen Walker, Wingham, averaging 1,242 lbs. sold for an average of $93.31 with sales to $103.75. Fourteen steers consigned by Don Culbert, Dungannon, averaging 1,402 lbs. sold for an average of $92.51 with sales to $100. Eighteen steers consigned by Johnston Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1,337 lbs. sold for an average of $93.64 with sales to $99.50. Forty steers consigned by Dale and John Taylor Farms, Creemore, averaging 1,370 lbs. sold for an average of $94.40 with sales to $99. Twelve steers consigned by Martin Meske, Lucknow, averaging 1,338 lbs. sold for an average of $93.27 with sales to $98.25. Four steers consigned by Geo. Paul and Mark Pennington, Mildmay, averaging 1,178 lbs. sold for an average of $90.52 with sales to $98.25. Twenty-five steers consigned by Murray Shiell, Wingham, averaging 1,434 lbs. sold for an average of $93.42 with sales to $98. Twenty steers consigned by Grant Collins, Kincardine, averaging 1,402 lbs. sold for an average of $91.76 with sales to $97.50. Twenty steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1,519 lbs. sold for an average of $92.51 with sales to $96.40. There were 141 heifers on offer selling from $90 to $96 to the high of $103.25. Twelve heifers consigned by K & A Beef Farms, Wroxcter, averaging 989 lbs. sold for an average of $99.61 with sales to $103.25. Fourteen heifers consigned by Mux Lea Farms, Woodstock, averaging 1,245 lbs. g :: :■MS FACT #21 Sfiop & Save Multiple sclerosis can cause loss of balance, impaired speech, extreme fatigue and double vision. Multiple Sclerosis SOCIETY OF CANADA 1-800-268-7582 It’s time to start feeding your birds Now in-stock a good selection of: • mixed feeds xk • sunflower seeds • peanuts • niger seed • locally grown sunflower seeds We also have a complete line of feeders on display 10% of! all farm sets & farm toys LONDESBORO SEED PLANT Custom Seed Cleaning Londesboro Bob Szusz 523-4399 sold for an average of $91.91 with sales to $99. Seventeen heifers consigned by Rock Bross, Mildmay, averaging 1,244 lbs. sold for an average of $90.34 with sales to $95.50. Seven heifers consigned by Ron Jackson, Stratford, averaging 1,013 lbs. sold for an average of $92.98 with sales to $96.50. Two heifers consigned by Harold Pryce, Seaforth, averaging 1,018 lbs. sold for an average of $94.47 with sales to $95. One heifer consigned by Brent Pryce, Seaforth, weighing 965 lbs. sold for $95. Nine heifers consigned by Dave Noble, Glencaim, averaging 1,226 lbs. sold for an average of $89.75 with sales to $93. Thirteen heifers consigned by Mervyn Lewis, Holstein, averaging 1,184 lbs. sold for an average of $89.39 with sales to $90.50. There were 363 cows on offer selling from $45 to $60 to the high of $69. One cow consigned by Kevin McArthur, Erin, weighing 1,035 lbs. sold for $69. One cow consigned by Silver Dollar Charolais Ltd., Ripley, weighing 1,855 lbs. sold for $65.75. One cow consigned by Wayne Mewhinney, Paisley, weighing 1,180 lbs. sold for $65. There were 163 veal on offer selling from $65 to $104.50 to the high of $112. One veal consigned by Reink Wassink, Harriston, weighing 645 lbs. sold for $112. Seven veal consigned by Albert Miller, Lucknow, averaging 670 lbs. sold for an average of $98.87 with sales to $109. One veal consigned by Jamie Brand, Dashwood, weighing 620 lbs. sold for $108. Lambs, 50 - 79 lbs., sold $131 to $213; 80 - 94 lbs., $118 to $134; 95 lbs. and over, $107 to $117. Sheep sold $36 to $60. Nine lambs consigned by Daved Mawhinney, Teeswater, averaging 61 lbs. sold for an average of $200.41 with sales to $213. Stockers: steers, 400 - 499 lbs., sold $97 to $143; 500 - 599 lbs., $93.50 to $116; 600 - 699 lbs., $93.75 to $114.25; 700 - 799 lbs., $83.50 to $109 and 800 lbs. and over, $92.50 to $102.50. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $105 to $112; 400 - 499 lbs., $87 to $119; 500 - 599 lbs., $89 to $122; 600 - 699 lbs., $84.25 to $99.25; and 700 lbs. and over, $78 to $99.75. The Royal Canadian Winter Fair has closed for another year with local producers and breeders hav­ ing excellent results. Elizabeth and Kate Procter of RR5 Brussels, look several awards in the hog division. In the Grand Valley Fortifiers Market Hog classic, Elizabeth earned a fifth and Kate took home the 12th. Vista Villa Farms and Scott McDonald, both of RR4 Wal­ ton, placed 15th and 29th, respec­ tively. At the hog auction for market hogs, Kate Procter sold three with prices of $5, $2.50 and $1.50 while Elizabeth's three animals sold for $2.75, $1.85 and$l. In the hog carcass category, Eliz­ abeth Procter earned $3 for her fifth place animal. Once again, in the sheep and lamb division, Hugh and Jo-Ann Todd of RR2 Lucknow walked away with several awards, this year capturing a total of 26. The list of prizes includes, in the Hampshire breed: group of three animals by same sire, second; group of four animals with both sexes represent­ ed, fourth; ram with first pair of incisors and bred on exhibitor's property, third and 10th; ewe year­ ling with third pair of temporary incisors in place and bred in Cana­ da, sixth and ewe with first pair of incisors and bred on exhibitor's property, second and seventh. Their Southdown animals were equally as successful earning: first and fourth, ewe yearling with the third pair of temporary incisors; second and fourth, ewe with first pair of temporary incisors; second, get of sire class and first in champi­ on ewe and reserve, ram with first set of incisors and bred on ex­ hibitor’s property, ram yearling Winter workshops begin Farmers or farmer-to-be can develop a succession plan during two-day workshops being held across Ontario this winter. Entitled Securing Your Future, the new workshops will provide information and tools to farmers of all ages who want to start planning for retirement or the transfer of a farm. Development of Securing Your Future was suggested by last year's participants in the Sharpen Your Credit Management Skills series of workshops. Experienced accountants, lawyers and specialists form the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs have developed the resource material and will lead each of the 44 workshops planned for this winter. They will discuss legal and taxation issues as well as make presenta­ tions on retirement, timing and financing a farm transfer, setting and achieving goals, family communications and decision making. Two important components of the workshop are an in-depth review of the new power of with third pair and breeder's flock bred and owned by exhibitor. In the purebred, grade or cross­ bred market lambs division, the Todds placed first in the wether or ewe, 51-74 lbs., wether or ewe, 75- 90 lbs., pen of three with an aver­ age weight of 75-90 lbs., champion and reserve market lamb; second in champion and reserve pen of three and fifth in Southdown wether lambs. In this division, the Todds also earned the Royal Bank of Canada Special Award, Ontario Dorset Club Specials and Fred Hampton Trophy. Lee View Farms, Lee Rintoul of RR2 Lucknow had a good show­ ing, placing second in the pen of three with an average weight of 91- 105 lbs. and 10th in wether or lamb over 90 lbs. but not exceeding 105 lbs. In the lamb carcass section, Kim Higgins of RR5 Brussels took 15th and sold it for $3 at the Royal auc­ tion. Debbie Smuck and John Smuck of RR4 Wingham, placed 12th and 15th in the beef carcass division. The carcass entered by Mr. Smuck brought $2.70 at the auction while Ms Smuck's earned $2.40. Clayton Salter of RR1 Listowel received $1.16 for his market beef which had earned top prize as the Reserve Champion Galloway. Mr. Salter had two entries in the Gal­ loway division of the market beef singles, placing second and third. In the Holstein class, Lazy Mead­ ows Dairy Farms Inc. at RR3 Blyth, placed 23rd in the female intermediate calf section with Lucky Me Broker Darlene. The same animal earned a second in the junior awards. Jack Armstrong and son of RR2 attorney legislation and die changes being made to the capital gains exemption. Registration fee for the two-day workshop, including two lunches and GST, is $40 for one person. Multiple registrations from farm management teams are encouraged and reduced group prices are available. Both workshops have been developed under the Education and Expertise Initiative of the Agriculture Investment Strategy announced in February of 1993 by Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Elmer Buchanan. To obtain more information or to register, producers should contact any local office of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs or the Farm Business Management Program office, OMAFRA, Box 1030, Guelph, Ontario N1H 6N1, (519) 767-3148, Fax (519) 767-3133. BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES TUESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS 9 a.m. Finished Cattle & Cows 9:00 a.m. Dropped Calves Veals followed by Goats Sheep & Lambs 10:00 a.m. Stocker Cattle 1:00 p.m. Pigs Thurs., Dec. 8 & 15 - 1:00 p.m. Special Lamb & Goat Sale BRUSSELS 887-6461 .7 Aubum captured 10 awards in Jer­ sey section, including a fifth and eighth in the Royal International . Jersey Futurity competition. The other prizes included: female intermediate calf, 19th; female calf, 28th; female summer yearling, 19th; female junior yearling, 12th and 22nd; female uncalved/dry intermediate yearling, ninth; female junior two years old, ninth; female junior three years old, ninth and female senior three years old, 15th. The Brown Swiss herd owned by Loreldo Farms of RR1 Belgrave earned a fifth and sixth in the female calf division; a seventh in the female calf, bom Sept. 1, 1993 to Nov. 30, 1993; 10th and 11th for female senior yearling heifer and seventh for junior herd owned by exhibitor. Kevin Howatt, Poplar Simmen- tals of RR1 Auburn, captured a third for a female calf born in February, 1994 and a fourth for a female calf bom in January, 1994. In the dairy goat junior show­ manship division, Robert Stokes of RR2 Bluevale, placed second. The Hallahan boys of RR3 Blyth placed very well in the Scotiabank Hays Classic competition. In the intermediate showmanship section, Jamie Hallahan finished fifth with Ryan Hallahan placing 23rd. Patrick Hallahan took 13th in the senior class. Ryan also captured fourth in the Holstein intermediate heifer section and Patrick earned. 18th in the senior division. Donna Lynn Armstrong and John Armstrong, both of RR2 Aubum placed second and 15th, respective­ ly, in the Jersey class. SHARP DEALS ON QUALITY - CLEAN READY-TO-GO USED CARS Great Savings on These Used Cars & Trucks. Some One Owner Low Mileage. 1992 Taurus GL, fully equipped 1991 Buick Le Sabre Limited, loaded 1991 Cavalier Station Wagon, air, AM/FM stereo, cassette 1991 Mercury Topaz, 4 door, air, AM/FM stereo and cassette. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis, 4 door, air, cruise, tilt, power windows, AM/FM stereo and cassette. 1987 GMC Half Ton, V8, automatic. 1987 Dodge 250 Van, 6 cyl., automatic. 1986 Plymouth Reliant SE, Station Wagon. HAMM’S BLYTH PHONE -523-4342 & ■